Method to assess lateral handling qualities of aircraft with wingtip morphing

Dussart, Ga�tan X.; Yusuf, Sezsy Y.; Portapas, Vilius; Lopez Matos, Guillermo E.; Lone, Mohammad M.

Abstract

© 2018, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. All rights reserved. The impact of in-flight folding wingtip on roll characteristics of aircraft has been studied in the past. In this study, a handling qualities assessment carried out to de-risk further development of such a device. A specialised flight simulation campaign is prepared to evaluate the roll dynamics in different morphing configurations. Various manoeuvres, including the Offset Landing Manoeuvre and herein presented Slalom and Alignment Tracking task are used. Cooper Harper Rating scales and flight data analysis are used to collect pilot opinion and validate pilot-in-the-loop simulation results. This example is used to demonstrate the use of the slalom and Alignment Tracking manoeuvre for lateral dynamic assessment.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, 2018
• Acceptance Date: Jan 7, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jan 7, 2018
• Publication Date: Jan 7, 2018
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: 2018 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference
• ISBN: 9781624105258
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-1015
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/872279
• Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-1015
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference